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Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine

April 16, 2026admin

Published on 16/04/2026 – 21:14 GMT+2 The Russian Defense Ministry has published a list of European manufacturers that collectively produce drones for Ukraine, saying such joint ventures constitute a “step towards escalation.” ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The ministry also said that such collaboration risks “increasingly dragging European countries into war,” while one Russian official called the manufacturers […]

German rescuers plan to use air cushions in bid to save Timmy the stranded whale

April 16, 2026admin

Rescuers in Germany abandoned an elaborate operation on Thursday to save a sick humpback whale that has been repeatedly stranded off the Baltic Sea coast and has stirred up attention across the country for weeks. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The whale, which has been nicknamed Timmy by local media, is lying in shallow waters near the eastern […]

Pope Leo XIV slams ‘tyrants’ ransacking world on high-security visit to Cameroon

April 16, 2026admin

Pope Leo XIV criticized the “tyrants” ransacking the world on Thursday, on a high-security visit to a “bloodstained” region of Cameroon following a war of words with US President Donald Trump. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Since his landmark four-nation African tour started earlier this week, the pope has abandoned his previous restraint in speaking out in favor […]

Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz

April 16, 2026admin

Published on 04/16/2026 – 18:22 GMT+2 Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to present a concrete offer for German participation in a possible military mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz at talks in Paris on Friday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the proposal, the Bundeswehr is to provide minehunting boats, an escort ship and reconnaissance aircraft after […]

EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions

April 16, 2026admin

Published on 16/04/2026 – 17:15 GMT+2 European Commission officials will meet Péter Magyar’s incoming team on Friday, as Brussels races against time to release EU funds that have been frozen during the current Orbán administration. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Magyar secured a sweeping victory in last Sunday’s election, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. A key campaign pledge […]

Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by ‘dire strait’ crisis, IEA chief warns

April 16, 2026admin

Europe has “maybe six weeks or so of jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he […]

EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs

April 16, 2026admin

The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of grid charges and electricity-related taxes to provide relief to households and citizens struggling with soaring energy pricesa document seen by Euronews reveals. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The decision comes as power bills are rising due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuzwhich has […]

Berlin approves defense initiatives as domestic industry receives drone and frigate deals

April 16, 2026admin

Defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a major contract to manufacture combat drones for the German armed forces in a deal approved by the Bundestag Budget Committee on Wednesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING New combat drones are planned in particular for use as part of the so-called Lithuania Brigade. The unit consists of around 5,000 soldiers who […]

Where is Szijjártó? Hungarian minister to skip EU meeting after disappearing from public view

April 16, 2026admin

Published on 16/04/2026 – 11:39 GMT+2 Hungary’s outgoing foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, will skip next week’s foreign affairs meeting in Luxembourg following the defeat of Viktor Orbán’s government, EU diplomats told Euronews. His office did not respond to a request for comment. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Yesterday, diplomats confirmed that outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip […]

Berlin offers free entry for litter picking to make tourists do their bit

April 16, 2026admin

Berlin wants to show its best side this summer and is calling on tourists to do their bit. That, at least, is the basic idea behind the “BerlinPay” scheme. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Anyone who takes part, for example by collecting rubbish or supporting social projects, receives benefits in return at museums, participating restaurants or Berlin experiences. […]